REQUIRED MATERIALS:
The following materials are required in class every day: the textbook or novel we are studying, a pen/pencil, a notebook, and a folder/binder.
EXPECTATIONS:
All rules listed in the CCHS handbook will be enforced.
In addition, please observe the following rules:
1. Be in the room and quietly sitting in your seat when the bell rings.
2. No food is allowed. This includes candy, mints, and gum. No drinks, except water, are allowed.
3. Please keep all materials and personal items off the floor. Purses should be placed in your desk or hung on the back of your chair.
GRADING POLICY:
1. Complete all assignments by the due date. Late work
will be accepted according to the following policy:
a. Each student will receive 2 “free passes” each
quarter which may be used to avoid a late penalty.
b. The pass may be used on any daily homework and must be stapled to the assignment to receive credit.
c. The late assignment with the pass attached will be accepted up to 24 hours late.
d. Late passes may not be used for projects or essays. e. Once a student has used his/her two passes, all other late work will receive a zero.
f. Unused passes are worth extra credit at the end of the quarter. Each pass is worth 3 points.
g. If a student loses the passes, they cannot be replaced.
2. Grades are based on tests, quizzes, homework, essays, projects, and in-class work.
3. Extra credit is rarely given. Students have many other opportunities to earn points.
4. Grading scale:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59-0 F
5. CHEATING: Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. This includes not only cheating on tests and quizzes,
but homework assignments, projects, and in-class work. Unless I specifically tell you that you may work with someone else, assume that you must complete the assignment on your own. If you don’t understand something, please see me, and I will gladly help you. Don’t abuse the gift of intelligence that God has given you!
6. Being in Accelerated English 9 is a privilege. With that privilege comes responsibility. Students are expected
to turn in all work on time, bring materials to class each day, prepare adequately for tests, and participate in class. Any student who receives a D or F during first
or second quarter may be removed from this class.
ABSENCES:
1. When you return from an absence, it is YOUR responsibility to collect make-up work. If you fail to
inquire about missed work, zeros will be given for all assignments!
2. The number of days missed by the student is the
number of days he/she will have to make up assignments.
For example, a student misses school on Monday and Tuesday. He/she should gather the assignments on Wednesday and turn in all missed work by Friday.
Exceptions may be made for extended absences.
TEACHER ASSISTANCE:
I am available in the media center or B-20 from 7:30-8:00 a.m., 12:00-12:30 p.m. and 2:40-3:15 p.m. I am always willing to arrive earlier or stay later if you need help. Don’t hesitate to ask me questions. I am here to help you succeed!